This permanent post leads the technical delivery of West Lancashire Borough Council's Building Control service and acts as the council's principal technical adviser on the subject. The work covers team leadership, statutory compliance, turning legislation into practice, and keeping links with the Building Safety Regulator. It is a 36-hour post with flexible and hybrid working, within a service being rebuilt for the new Building Safety Regime. Registration with the Building Safety Regulator is required.
What the job involves
- Leading and developing the Building Control team
- Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
- Translating legislative requirements into effective operational practices
- Acting as the council's lead technical expert for Building Control matters
- Providing professional advice to senior managers, elected members and external stakeholders
- Leading service improvement initiatives and supporting innovation
- Managing resources, systems and technical processes
- Maintaining strong relationships with the Building Safety Regulator
- Supporting staff development, competency progression and professional standards
- Undertaking site inspections where required and ensuring health and safety compliance
What’s required
Qualifications
- Recognised technical qualifications in Building Control or a related discipline
Registration & licences
- Registration with the Building Safety Regulator appropriate to the role
Experience
- Experience in building control or a related technical discipline
- Strong leadership and people-management experience
- Proven track record of managing complex technical services
- Experience handling challenging and sensitive issues professionally
Skills & knowledge
- Extensive knowledge of Building Regulations, the Building Act and associated legislation
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
Checks & eligibility
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks, including a Basic DBS check
Other
- Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and customer service excellence
What’s offered
- Market-rate supplement in addition to salary, reviewed annually
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Excellent annual leave entitlement
- Support for continuing professional development
- Support to maintain and enhance Building Safety Regulator registration and competencies
- Work-life balance policies
- The opportunity to shape the future of a growing Building Control service
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